Bible Verses About generosity

Scripture answer

Generosity reflects the heart of a giving God. These verses are for giving, tithing, and open-handed living.

Start with 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 11:25, Luke 6:38; read each passage in its chapter.

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?